Jesus was born in Bethlehem which is now in Palestinian territory. Bethlehem is a small town of 25,000 people located 6 miles south of Jerusalem. It was mentioned in the earliest texts from 1300 BC and is one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. It was rebuilt by Empress...
The highest point in the geography of Israel is 3,963 feet at Mt. Meron and the lowest point is the center of the Dead Sea at -1,368 feet which is the lowest point anywhere on Earth’s land mass. The area of Israel is 8,019 square miles which is roughly the...
Prior to His crucifixion, Jesus shared a final meal with his close followers. This mean is now known as “The Last Supper” and is honored in a famous painting by Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci in one of his most famous works. The Last Supper is celebrated by many Christians...
According to the ancient gospels, Jesus and his followers went out to the garden of Gethsemane following the dinner known as the Last Supper. This garden is still maintained two millennia later and sits on the edge of the Kidron Valley. Jesus is said to have prayed in the garden...
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built atop the Hill of Golgotha (Calvary) where Jesus was crucified. It is within the Christian Quarter within the old walls of ancient Jerusalem. In addition to encompassing the Hill of Golgotha, the Church also holds what many believe to be Jesus’ tomb...
The Latin translation of Via Dolorosa is the “Way of Suffering”. The path is within the ancient city of Jerusalem and is known to be the path Jesus walked, carrying his cross on the way to his crucifixion. The route goes from the Antonia Fortress where He was held to...
